Learn about all the cool things you can do with natural fibers raised on your own homestead. You can weave, spin, felt and more with both animal and plant fibers. Learn why working with natural fibers is a joyous experience and how it can save you money in the long run.
J - ewe- l - our first born Leicester Longwool lamb.
For those longing to raise fiber animals such as angora or cashmere goats, sheep, llamas or alpacas, you can find out how easy to care for these animals really are, plus other advantages of raising them. For those who wish to grow fiber plants, learn what some of these plants are and why you want to grow them in your own garden.
Working With Natural Fibers airs on November 1, 2011 at 4pm Eastern time on Blog Talk Radio. The call in number to speak to your host, Sheri Ann Richerson is (626) 657-2120.
If you have questions relating to this show and are unable to call in, please post them in the comments box below. I will respond to as many questions on-air as I can and those I am unable to get to on-air, I will reply to directly.
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J - ewe- l - our first born Leicester Longwool lamb.
Learn about all the cool things you can do with natural fibers raised on your own homestead. You can weave, spin, felt and more with both animal and plant fibers. Learn why working with natural fibers is a joyous experience and how it can save you money in the long run. For those longing to raise fiber animals such as angora or cashmere goats, sheep, llamas or alpacas, you can find out how easy to care for these animals really are, plus other advantages of raising them. For those who wish to grow fiber plants, learn what some of these plants are and why you want to grow them in your own garden.
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Every Thursday evening at 7pm EST, I will be hosting a #homesteadchat on Twitter. You can use any tweet chat program including tweet chat at http://tweetchat.com
Be sure to include the hashtag #homesteadchat.
Tonight’s topic is on growing windowsill herbs. We will be talking about how to grow a variety of herbs indoors – on your windowsill, under grow lights or using an Aerogarden or hydroponic set-up.
Have a question you would like to see answered tonight, but can’t make the chat? Leave it in the comment box below this post. Questions that are not answered tonight will be addressed either through a post or You Tube video.
I hope to see you there.
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If you missed this week’s #homesteadchat, click here to go to the archive.
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Every Thursday evening at 7pm EST, I will be hosting a #homesteadchat on Twitter. You can use any tweet chat program including tweet chat at http://tweetchat.com
Be sure to include the hashtag #homesteadchat.
Tonight’s topic is on making homemade ice cream.
Have a question you would like to see answered tonight, but can’t make the chat? Leave it in the comment box below this post. Questions that are not answered tonight will be addressed either through a post or You Tube video.
I hope to see you there.
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If you missed this week’s #homesteadchat, click here to go to the archive.
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Winter blooming cactus are popular indoor plants.
Proper care of indoor plants is really important, especially during the long, gray days of winter. Learn how to keep your plants, even those you bought for the holidays, thriving throughout the winter season and beyond. Join host Sheri Ann Richerson and special guest, Kate Copsey as we explore indoor plant care.
Indoor Plant Care airs on November 15, 2011 at 4pm Eastern time on Blog Talk Radio. The call in number to speak to your host, Sheri Ann Richerson is (626) 657-2120.
If you have questions relating to this show and are unable to call in, please post them in the comments box below. I will respond to as many questions on-air as I can and those I am unable to get to on-air, I will reply to directly.
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Winter blooming cactus are popular indoor plants.
Proper care of indoor plants is really important, especially during the long, gray days of winter. Learn how to keep your plants, even those you bought for the holidays, thriving throughout the winter season and beyond. Join host Sheri Ann Richerson and special guest, Kate Copsey as we explore indoor plant care.
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Join #homesteadchat every Thursday night on Twitter at 7pm Eastern.
Every Thursday evening at 7pm EST, I will be hosting a #homesteadchat on Twitter. You can use any tweet chat program including tweet chat at http://tweetchat.com
Be sure to include the hashtag #homesteadchat.
Tonight’s topic is on making homestead holiday celebrations.
Have a question you would like to see answered tonight, but can’t make the chat? Leave it in the comment box below this post. Questions that are not answered tonight will be addressed either through a post or You Tube video.
I hope to see you there.
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Pre-order your copy today on Amazon.com! The official release date is March 6, 2012.
I finally got to see the cover of my new book The Complete Idiot’s Guide To Seed Saving & Starting. I couldn’t be more thrilled. The front cover and the smaller photo on the back cover are ones I took. I wasn’t sure how to photograph a book cover. This is where the senior acquisitions editor, Brook Farling came into play in a big way. He explained to me what the kind folks at Penguin/Alpha was looking for. He gave me lots of great advice on how to get the best photo.
When it came to laying the actual photo out, a good friend Minnie Thurman loaned me the cute little dishes and helped make sure every seed was in just the right location. This photo would not have happened without these two great people.
Still, I wasn’t sure the photos I took would be good enough to grace the cover. What a wonderful surprise it was today when I opened the email that contained the attachment with the photo of the front and back cover of the book. I am thrilled beyond belief. This was the icing on the cake.
The back cover of the book.
The book is available for pre-order now and although the official release date isn’t until March 6, 2012 there is no reason to wait until then to place your order. The price you pay now is guaranteed not to go up once it is released. “With these tough economic times, it just makes sense to get your order in now- and maybe even pre-order one for that special gardener on your list.”: Anyone with a librarian degree may want to add this book to their gardening reference collection. Best of all, this book will arrive just in time for seed starting season to begin. Plus if you order it now, once seed saving season begins you will have a handy reference that tells you exactly how to save flower, fruit and vegetable seeds. Saving your own seeds saves money and you will end up with seeds that are adapted to your local growing conditions which leads to even more success in the garden in the future!
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Sheri Ann Richerson with a few of her many books.
I’m doing a book signing at the Five Points Mall in Marion, Indiana on November 25, 2011 (yes, Black Friday) at 1pm Eastern time. You will find me at Jazz ‘N G’s Crafts & Gifts. I hope to see all of you there.
In addition to the print copies of many of my books, I will have a special CD that contains all of my Kindle books except the two Complete Idiot’s Guides. It also contains radio interviews, links and much, much more! I have the CD Black Friday priced at a mere $20! That is a real savings over buying the books individually.
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Sheri Ann Richerson with a few of her many books.
I had a really great time at Jazz ‘N G’s Crafts & Gifts today. A lot of wonderful people stopped by to say hello and buy books as well. Here are two of the videos that were taken today.
I can’t say thank you enough to the wonderful owners of Jazz ‘N G’s Crafts & Gifts. If you missed today’s signing, I will be popping in throughout the month to sign books at various times. They carry a variety of my books and CD’s as well as some other wonderful products of their own including scented soy candles, incense, herbs and much more! Do stop in and check out their selection of merchandise! You are sure to find a really unique and cool gift for that someone special on your list.
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